Sat Jan 04 09:23:01 UTC 2025: ## Pant Blasts Fastest-Ever Half-Century for India in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia:** Rishabh Pant has once again etched his name in the record books, smashing the fastest ever half-century by an Indian batsman in a Test match. Playing in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney, Pant achieved the feat in a mere 29 balls, a whirlwind innings studded with six fours and three sixes.
This is not Pant’s first record-breaking half-century. He previously held the record for the fastest fifty by an Indian in Tests, set in 2022 against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru (28 balls). His latest achievement in Sydney also makes him the fastest to a fifty by a visiting player in Australia. He ultimately fell for 61 runs off 33 balls, maintaining a breathtaking strike rate of 184.85.
Pant’s explosive knock provided a much-needed boost to India’s innings after a shaky start. He was dismissed for 61, leaving India 5 wickets down. This innings marks a significant turnaround for Pant, who had a relatively subdued performance in the first four Tests of the series. His overall series score of 254 runs across nine innings, showcases his ability to impact the game with blistering batting when at his best. The previous record holders included Kapil Dev (30 balls) and Shardul Thakur (31 balls).
The match also saw Yashasvi Jaiswal create history with his own impressive performance, although details were not provided in the original text. Pant’s electrifying innings has undoubtedly added another thrilling chapter to the already captivating Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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